Lee, Zelensky meet for first time at NATO summit

EU Foreign Policy Chief Says Ankara NATO Summit to Be 'Truly Historic'

Brussels, June 30 (QNA) - European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7-8 would be truly historic, highlighting Turkiye's strategic role in the alliance and stressing the need for transatlantic unity amid mounting security challenges.

NATO Summit gets underway

The NATO Summit will be held in Ankara today and tomorrow, bringing together the leaders of the alliance's 32 member states, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

Factbox-NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect

By Lili Bayer and Andrew GrayBRUSSELS, July 6 (Reuters) - NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defence spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran warand Greenland.The U.S.. president's frequent criticism of NATO, along with announced troop withdrawals from Europe and a six-month review of the U.S. military presence on the continent, has fuelled uncertainty within the alliance.Here is what you need to know about the summit:

NATO summit underscores Türkiye's expanding strategic value

The NATO summit on July 7-8 marked more than just another gathering of allied leaders. It highlighted Türkiye's growing strategic importance at a time when the alliance is con...

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NATO’s most consequential summit since 1949 opens July 7 in Ankara, as the alliance grapples with Trump’s threats to disengage, European underinvestment in defense, and Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare campaign. Ukraine, though not a member, has become indispensable to Europe’s security architecture, fielding one of the continent’s most capable militaries. The summit is expected to reaffirm NATO unity, push Europe toward greater self-reliance, and cement Ukraine’s role in the alliance’s long-term strategy.

NATO readies for 'big reveal' on arms deals to prove firepower to Trump

US President Donald Trump and NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit focused on the military alliance's future. #nato #usa #europe #trump Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

NATO leaders gather in Ankara for 36th summit

The 36th NATO Summit officially opens today, July 7, in Türkiye's capital, Ankara, bringing together heads of state and government from across the Alliance for two days of high-level discussions on security and defense, AzerNEWS reports.

Can NATO leaders bridge tensions with Trump?

NATO leaders will gather in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit this week as pressure mounts from President Trump for Europe to step up defense spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland. Europe Affairs editor Andrew Gray has a preview. #nato #turkey #summit #trump #ankara 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

NATO summit opens with Trump threats: As it happened

NATO’s annual summit has begun in Ankara, as relations between Washington and the bloc’s European members remain icy Read Full Article at RT.com

What Challenges Does NATO Face Ahead of the Ankara Summit?

NATO leaders will gather in Ankara on July 7-8 for a summit expected to focus on the alliance’s long-term security strategy amid an increasingly volatile global environment. The meeting comes as Europe accelerates military spending, the United States pushes allies to shoulder more responsibility for regional defence, Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, and tensions in [] The post What Challenges Does NATO Face Ahead of the Ankara Summit? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Updates: Zelensky arrives in Turkey for NATO summit, says he'll discuss Patriot missiles

We expect a strong and productive NATO Summit. Decisions are needed now that will provide greater protection for our people, more capabilities for our defense, and even stronger security cooperation between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.

Turkey hosts 2026 NATO Summit

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The 2026 NATO summit got underway in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from 32 member states and several partner countries for high-level discussions over the next two days.

NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters

NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters

Iran War Looms Over NATO Summit

President Trump heads to Turkey this week, where NATO leaders will hold a crucial meeting. Bloomberg News Middle Easter Reporter Dan Williams joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains that the NATO summit will focus on defense spending and support for Ukraine, but will also be shaped by the aftermath of the US-Iran conflict and questions about Washington's long-term commitment to the alliance. (Source: Bloomberg)

6 Things To Watch For As NATO Summit Kicks Off In Turkey

NATO leaders are meeting in the Turkish capital, Ankara, for the alliances annual summit on July 7-8 in the shadow of the Iran war and American complaints that not all European allies are pulling their weight when it comes to defense spending.The expectation is that US President Donald Trump will have harsh comments for several of his European counterparts as they meet for a dinner on the first day and then an e

Turkish Stars complete final Ankara rehearsal ahead of NATO Summit

The Turkish Stars performed their final rehearsal over Ankara on July 5 ahead of official demonstration flight scheduled for July 6. Türkiye hosts the 36th NATO Summit, welcoming world leaders amid evolving global security challenges. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky and Syria’s Sharaa during Nato summit in Turkey

US President Donald Trump plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday while attending the Nato summit in Turkey, the White House said. Those discussions will come as Kyiv tries to refocus Trump’s attention on the conflict with Moscow and as Trump has publicly mused about Syria’s role in the Middle East. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly confirmed the meetings in a call with reporters while previewing the summit in Ankara, where Trump...

Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy

Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy

Ankara Summit to Test NATO Unity Amid Transatlantic Strains

This event comes amid a profound reordering of the transatlantic alliance. On Tuesday and Wednesday, NATO leaders are set to gather in Ankara for a summit. However, divisions within the alliance over defense spending, policy toward Russia, Europe’s role in the bloc, and the southern flank are likely to shape the event’s outcome. RELATED: Russia []

NATO Summit 2026: Europe and Canada now spend 4% of GDP on defence

The NATO summit, which began in Turkey on Tuesday, is focused primarily on the war in Ukraine and the alliance's requirement for members to spend 5 of their GDP on defence.

NATO leaders gather in Ankara as security challenges dominate summit

ALBAWABA- NATO leaders gathered in Ankara on Monday for a high-level summit focused on strengthening collective defense, expanding defense-industrial cooperation, and addressing growing geopolitical challenges across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the Arctic...

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

World’s attention turns to Ankara for NATO summit

Leaders will gather in the Turkish capital this week for a high-stakes NATO summit amid transatlantic tensions and growing uncertainty. Hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the July 7-8 meeting will bring together leaders from NATO’s 32 member states in Ankara.

World : NATO Summit Opens In Ankara As New Defence Deals Fuel Militarisation Concerns

ANKARA, July 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The NATO leaders' summit opened in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday with a Defence Industry Forum, unveiling major defence industry initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement, amid growing concerns over the alliance's expanding militarisation, reported Xinhua.

NATO leaders open summit in Ankara as Erdoğan calls for closer defense cooperation

Ankara, July 8 (SANA) NATO leaders opened the main session of the alliance’s 36th summit in Ankara on Wednesday, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan calling for closer defense cooperation among allies and renewed efforts to advance peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. Speaking at the opening session at the Presidential Complex, Erdoğan said []

Magyar at NATO summit: Ukraine is the victim, Russia is the brutal aggressor

The Hungarian PM made it clear that Hungary is a committed member of NATO and said that a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky should be taking place soon.

Lee heads to NATO summit with eye on world’s largest defense market

President Lee Jae Myung will the July 7-8 NATO summit, where he hopes to deepen security, defense and economic cooperation with member states while laying the groundwork for South Korea's entry into the alliance's defense procurement market. Cheong Wa Dae announced Friday that Lee will attend the summit in Ankara, Turkey, at the invitation of NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. It will be Lee's first participation in the alliance's leaders' meeting since taking office in June 2025. The event come

Zelenskyy and Trump to meet at NATO summit on 8 July

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara at 14:30 local time (the same as Kyiv time) on Wednesday 8 July.

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Trump expected to tell Turkey he is ready to restore access to F-35 jets - report

The report comes as Trump heads to Ankara for a NATO summit, where he is expected to meet Erdogan. The summit is set to begin on Tuesday evening.

Ukraine plans new drone deals at NATO summit - Zelensky

Follow live updates as NATO allies including the US gather for a two-day summit in Ankara in Turkey.